South Dakota Republican senator charged with driving under influence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 20:55 · Archive

South Dakota Republican Senator Mark Lapka has been charged with driving under the influence, McPherson County State's Attorney Austin Hoffman confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning near Leola.

Lapka is a first-term legislator scheduled for a court appearance in the next month or two, according to the state's attorney's office. Dakota News Now reports he allegedly drove a combine tractor under the influence.

Lapka is running for re-election in November and is currently running unopposed in his district.

How it is being reported

• South Dakota lawmaker cited for DUI in McPherson CountySouth Dakota State Senator Mark Lapka has been cited for driving under the influence, according to the McPherson County state’s attorney’s office.Dakotanewsnow · 8 Oct, 20:35
• State's attorney confirms state lawmaker charged with DUISIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Republican Sen. Mark Lapka has been charged with driving under the influence, McPherson County State's Attorney Austin Hoffman confirmed to KELOLAND News on Thursday. Hoffman said the incident happened late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning near Leola. Hoffman is not certain when Lapka would appear in court but said [...]Keloland · 8 Oct, 18:10

In this story: Mark Lapka · McPherson County · South Dakota · Leola

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